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Robert Adair 7060 33`d Street, member of the Agriculture Advisory Committee and Supervisor for the Soil and Water Conservation District, supported Commissioner Solari's recommendation. He pointed out concerns with the County's use of the Floridan Aquifer, the 1,500 permitted artesian wells that are 60+ years old and leaking and the agricultural use of water. He believed that re -instituting well plugging would save the silent leak into the surface aquifer. Mr. Adair encouraged Commissioner support, lobbying to let the District know that funds are needed for the well plugging program, and a study to identify leaking wells. Discussion continued regarding the repair and plugging of artesian wells, the expense of plugging them, possible cost sharing, and the results of not plugging them. Debra Ecker, 550 Riomar Drive, on behalf of the Indian River Neighborhood Association, supported Commissioner Solari's proposal. She used a graph to show SJRWMD's most recent report of Indian River County's projected water demands through the year 2035, and stated that to prepare for this County's anticipated population increase, there should be no delay in the County developing a plan for an alternative water resource. Lex Kromhout, Vero Beach, supported Commissioner Solari's proposal, commended him for moving this forward, and voiced concerns over well fields and surface reservoirs Althea McKenzie, sought and received clarification regarding potable water, water used for agriculture, and capturing storm water. She spoke about the current and future needs of the County, and encouraged the Board to move forward with a reservoir type system. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by Commissioner Flescher, to direct staff to: (1) review the conclusions of the June 2007 Alternative Water Supply Master Plan; (2) enter into dialogue with the St. John's River Water Management District to obtain February 4, 2014 19